3Q Digital

Premium independent performance marketing agency known for data-driven paid media management, acquired by DEPT® in 2021

3Q Digital is an independent digital marketing agency founded in 2008 by David Rodnitzky, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The agency built its reputation on data-driven performance marketing, offering services across paid search (SEM), paid social, programmatic display, SEO, conversion rate optimization (CRO), and analytics. It became known for working with high-growth technology companies and direct-to-consumer brands, helping them scale customer acquisition efficiently. 3Q Digital positioned itself as a premium alternative to holding company agencies, emphasizing transparency, performance accountability, and deep platform expertise across Google, Meta, Amazon, and other major ad platforms. The agency grew significantly through the 2010s, attracting venture-backed startups and established enterprises alike. In 2021, 3Q Digital was acquired by DEPT®, a global digital agency network, which significantly expanded DEPT®'s presence in the United States performance marketing market. Following the acquisition by DEPT®, 3Q Digital's operations were integrated into the broader DEPT® organization. The 3Q Digital brand has been largely absorbed into DEPT®, making DEPT® the operating entity for what was formerly 3Q Digital's client base and team. The acquisition represented a significant consolidation in the independent performance marketing agency space.